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Sept. 24 open house at newly renovated Veteran Services Office
The public is invited to stop in and tour the newly renovated Chelan County Veteran Services Office during an open house, 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at 428 Orondo Ave. in Wenatchee.
Posted: September 17, 2025
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17 Purple Heart recipients to be honored this year
For the second consecutive year, the community will come together on Aug. 7 to pay tribute to 17 local recipients of the Purple Heart. This year’s honorees served in U.S. military conflicts ranging from World War I to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Posted: July 21, 2025
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County seeks local Purple Heart recipients for 2025 Hall of Honor induction
Are you a Purple Heart recipient? Or do you know someone who is? Fill out our Hall of Honor Inductee form so we can honor the bravery and sacrifice of our military service members. The form is available online.
Posted: June 24, 2025
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Vets Program hosts blood drive March 17
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on March 17 with the American Red Cross. Participants are invited to register now.
Posted: February 02, 2025
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Renovations begin Nov. 12 on Veteran Services Office
The Veteran Services Office will be closed on Nov. 8 so county staff can pack up the office in preparation for a renovation project. On Nov. 12, the VSO will re-open at 400 Washington St., the Administrative Office for the Chelan County commissioners and the program's new home for four months.
Posted: November 04, 2024
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Aug. 7 ceremony to honor Purple Heart recipients
The community and local veterans will come together on Aug. 7 to pay tribute to recipients of the Purple Heart, a military service decoration that honors men and women who have been wounded or died in combat. The ceremony will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee.
Posted: July 28, 2024
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Veteran's Advisory Board seeks 3 new members
The Chelan County Veteran’s Advisory Board, or VAB, seeks three new board members who can commit to six meetings a year and a three-year term. Learn more about how to apply for consideration.
Posted: July 17, 2023
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Vets Program hosts June 9 blood drive
The Chelan County Veterans Program is hosting a community blood drive on June 9 with the American Red Cross. The blood drive is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave. Make an appointment today if you'd like to donate blood.
Posted: May 12, 2023
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State's Digital Navigator Program connects vets, families to benefits
A program of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Digital Navigator Program helps eligible veterans and their families connect to their earned benefits, healthcare and other supportive services by providing laptops and cell phones as well as digital training.
Posted: April 13, 2023
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